Device for detecting the thickness of the wall of a borosilicate glass tube for pharmaceutical use
By designing a storage device, the problems of wire tangling and knotting were solved, which improved the convenience and efficiency of detecting the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes and reduced maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG ZHENGXIN MEDICAL GLASS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
When using an ultrasonic thickness gauge to test the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes, the wires are prone to tangling and knotting, affecting testing efficiency and increasing maintenance costs.
A device for detecting the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes, including a storage unit, was designed. Through components such as a winding rod, a limiting cover, a spring, and a protective cover, the device enables convenient storage and protection of the wires, avoiding tangling and knotting.
It improves the convenience and efficiency of testing operations, reduces equipment maintenance and replacement costs, and extends the service life of wires and ultrasonic probes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tube production and testing technology, and in particular to a device for detecting the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes. Background Technology
[0002] The wall thickness measuring device is a device used to measure the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes. This device mainly uses physical principles to accurately measure the wall thickness of borosilicate glass tubes, ensuring that they meet relevant quality standards and safety requirements.
[0003] When using an ultrasonic thickness gauge to measure the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes, a coupling agent is first applied to the area of the tube to be measured. The ultrasonic thickness gauge is then activated, and the ultrasonic probe, connected by a wire on one side, is placed on the coupling agent, allowing it to adhere to the tube wall. Simultaneously, the probe emits an ultrasonic signal, which is reflected back through the glass tube wall. The probe receives the reflected signal, and the thickness gauge calculates the tube wall thickness based on the signal propagation time and the speed of ultrasonic wave propagation within the glass. During the testing process, the wire connecting the probe and the gauge is typically of a certain length. In practice, the operator must hold the probe and move it to different locations on the tube. This movement can cause the wire to become entangled or knotted with surrounding objects, affecting the convenience and efficiency of the test. Furthermore, frequent pulling and tangling can damage the wire, increasing maintenance and replacement costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that during the testing process using an ultrasonic thickness gauge, the wire connecting the ultrasonic probe and the thickness gauge is usually of a certain length. In actual operation, the testing personnel need to hold the probe and test at different positions on the pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tube. During the movement of the probe, the wire is prone to getting tangled and knotted with surrounding objects, which not only affects the convenience of the testing operation and reduces the testing efficiency, but also the frequent pulling and tangling may damage the wire, increasing the maintenance and replacement costs of the equipment.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a device for detecting the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes, including an ultrasonic thickness gauge. A wire is provided on one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge, and an ultrasonic probe is provided at one end of the wire. A storage device is provided on one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge. The storage device can achieve the effect of convenient storage by winding the wire around the winding rod and then covering and fixing it with a limiting cover.
[0006] The aforementioned components achieve the following effects: When using an ultrasonic thickness gauge to measure the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes, a coupling agent is first applied to the area of the tube to be measured. The ultrasonic thickness gauge is then activated, and the ultrasonic probe, connected on one side by a wire, is placed on the coupling agent, allowing it to adhere to the tube wall. Simultaneously, the probe emits an ultrasonic signal, which is reflected back through the glass tube wall. The probe receives the reflected signal, and the thickness gauge calculates the tube wall thickness based on the signal propagation time and the speed of ultrasonic wave propagation in the glass. When not in use, the wire can be wound and stored in a storage device to prevent damage. During use, the wire can be extended to the appropriate length as needed within the storage device, preventing entanglement or knotting with surrounding objects and improving the convenience and efficiency of the testing operation.
[0007] Preferably, the storage device includes a winding rod, one side of which is fixedly mounted on one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge; a limiting cover, one end of which is slidably mounted in the inner wall of the winding rod, and one side of the limiting cover has a plurality of grooves, wherein the outer surface of the wire is inserted into the inner wall of the grooves; a rotating block, one side of which is rotatably mounted on one side of the inner wall of the winding rod; and a spring, both ends of which are fixedly mounted on one side of the rotating block and one side of the inner wall of the limiting cover, respectively.
[0008] The aforementioned components achieve the following effects: By incorporating a storage device, when the ultrasonic thickness gauge is not in use, the outer surface of the limiting cover can be grasped and pulled to one end, causing the spring to stretch. The wire can then be manually wound around the winding rod. After winding, one end is inserted into the corresponding groove. Then, the limiting cover is released, allowing it to rest against one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge under the spring's reset action, protecting the wound wire from damage. During use, the wire can be extended to the appropriate length on the winding rod as needed, preventing entanglement or knotting with surrounding objects and improving the convenience and efficiency of the inspection operation.
[0009] Preferably, a bearing is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the rotating block, and the outer ring of the bearing is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the winding rod.
[0010] The effect achieved by the above components is that by setting bearings, the rotational wear between the rotating block and the inner wall of the winding rod can be reduced, thereby increasing the service life of the rotating block.
[0011] Preferably, an anti-slip block is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the groove, and the anti-slip block is made of rubber.
[0012] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: by setting anti-slip blocks, the contact friction of the inner wall of the groove can be increased, and after the wire is stuck in the inner wall of the groove, it is not easy to slip, thus improving the limiting effect.
[0013] Preferably, a plurality of protrusions are fixedly installed on the outer surface of the limiting cover, wherein the plurality of protrusions are arranged at equal intervals.
[0014] The effect achieved by the above components is that by setting protrusions, the surface roughness of the limit cover can be increased, making it easier to hold and pull it manually, thus facilitating operation.
[0015] Preferably, the inner wall of the winding rod is symmetrically provided with L-shaped holes, and a locking block is symmetrically fixedly installed on the outer surface of one end of the limiting cover, wherein the outer surface of the locking block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the L-shaped hole.
[0016] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: when not using an ultrasonic thickness gauge, the outer surface of the limiting cover can be grasped and pulled to one end, causing the spring to stretch and the locking block to slide to one end in a certain position in the inner wall of the L-shaped hole, exposing the winding rod. Then, the limiting cover is twisted to a certain angle, causing the spring and the rotating block to rotate to a certain angle. At the same time, the locking block will rotate and lock into the inner wall of one end of the L-shaped hole, fixing the opened limiting cover in place, which facilitates the later winding and storage of the wire.
[0017] Preferably, a protective device is provided on one side of the limiting cover. The protective device includes an elastic rope, one end of which is fixedly installed on one side of the limiting cover; and a protective cover, one side of which is fixedly installed on one end of the elastic rope. The inner wall of one end of the protective cover is fixedly installed on an elastic rubber block. A through hole is provided on one side of the elastic rubber block. The inner wall of the protective cover is fitted onto the outer surface of the ultrasonic probe.
[0018] The effect achieved by the above-mentioned components is as follows: by setting up a protective device, after the wire is properly stored, the protective cover can be aligned with the outer surface of the ultrasonic probe and put on it. The ultrasonic probe will be squeezed through the through hole to deform and expand the elastic rubber block, and then placed inside the protective cover. The elastic rope can be stretched according to the distance that the protective cover needs to be used. This can protect the outside of the ultrasonic probe, making it less likely to be damaged during storage and carrying, and improving its service life.
[0019] Preferably, a magnet is fixedly installed on one side of the protective cover, and an iron block body is fixedly installed on one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge, with one side of the magnet and one side of the iron block body being magnetically attracted to each other.
[0020] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: by setting up a magnet and an iron block body, when using an ultrasonic thickness gauge, the protective cover can be removed from the ultrasonic probe, and then the magnet on one side can be attracted to one side of the iron block body, which can limit the protective cover to one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge and make it less prone to shaking.
[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0022] By incorporating a storage device, when the ultrasonic thickness gauge is not in use, the outer surface of the limiting cover can be grasped and pulled to one end, causing the spring to stretch. The wire can then be manually wound around the winding rod. After winding, one end is inserted into the corresponding groove. Then, the limiting cover is released, allowing it to rest against one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge under the spring's reset action, protecting the wound wire from damage. During use, the wire can be extended to the appropriate length on the winding rod as needed, preventing it from tangling or knotting with surrounding objects, thus improving the convenience and efficiency of the inspection operation. Attached Figure Description
[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting cover of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ultrasonic thickness gauge of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the protective cover of this utility model.
[0028] Legend: 1. Ultrasonic thickness gauge; 2. Storage device; 3. Protective device; 4. Wire; 5. Ultrasonic probe; 21. Winding rod; 22. L-shaped hole; 23. Limiting cover; 24. Groove; 25. Spring; 26. Rotating block; 27. Bearing; 28. Locking block; 29. Anti-slip block; 210. Protrusion; 31. Elastic rope; 32. Protective cover; 33. Elastic rubber block; 34. Through hole; 35. Magnet block; 36. Iron block body. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.
[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0031] Figure 1-4 The device for detecting the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes shown includes an ultrasonic thickness gauge 1. A wire 4 is provided on one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1, and an ultrasonic probe 5 is provided at one end of the wire 4. A storage device 2 is provided on one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1. The storage device 2 can be used to wrap the wire 4 around the winding rod 21 and then cover and fix it with a limiting cover 23, thereby achieving the effect of convenient storage. When using an ultrasonic thickness gauge 1 to measure the wall thickness of a pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tube, a coupling agent is first applied to the area of the tube to be measured. The ultrasonic thickness gauge 1 is then activated, and the ultrasonic probe 5, connected on one side by a wire 4, is placed on the coupling agent, allowing it to adhere to the tube wall. Simultaneously, the probe 5 emits an ultrasonic signal, which is reflected back through the glass tube wall. The probe receives the reflected signal, and the thickness gauge calculates the tube wall thickness based on the signal propagation time and the speed of ultrasonic wave propagation in the glass. When not using the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1, the wire 4 can be wound and stored in a storage device 2 to prevent damage. During use, the wire 4 can be extended to the appropriate length in the storage device 2 as needed, preventing entanglement or knotting with surrounding objects and improving the convenience and efficiency of the testing operation. It should be noted that both the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1 and the ultrasonic probe 5 are mature technologies and equipment in the existing field; their internal structure, connection methods, and principles will not be elaborated upon further.
[0032] Figure 2The storage device 2 shown includes a winding rod 21, one side of which is fixedly mounted on one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1; a limiting cover 23, one end of which is slidably mounted in the inner wall of the winding rod 21, and a plurality of grooves 24 are provided on one side of the limiting cover 23, wherein the outer surface of the wire 4 is inserted in the inner wall of the groove 24; a rotating block 26, one side of which is rotatably mounted on one side of the inner wall of the winding rod 21; and a spring 25, both ends of which are fixedly mounted on one side of the rotating block 26 and one side of the inner wall of the limiting cover 23, respectively. By setting up the storage device 2, when the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1 is not in use, the outer surface of the limiting cover 23 can be grasped and pulled to one end, causing the spring 25 to stretch. Then, the wire 4 can be manually wound around the winding rod 21. After winding, one end of the wire 4 is inserted into the corresponding groove 24. Then, the limiting cover 23 is released, and under the reset action of the spring 25, one side of the wire 4 is pressed against the side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1, covering and protecting the wound wire 4 to prevent damage. At the same time, during use, the wire 4 can be extended to the appropriate length on the winding rod 21 as needed to avoid tangling or knotting with surrounding objects during use, thus improving the convenience and efficiency of the detection operation.
[0033] Figure 2 A bearing 27 is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the rotating block 26, and the outer ring of the bearing 27 is fixedly mounted on one side of the inner wall of the winding rod 21. By setting the bearing 27, the rotational wear between the rotating block 26 and the inner wall of the winding rod 21 can be reduced, thereby improving the service life of the rotating block 26. An anti-slip block 29 made of rubber is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the groove 24. By setting the anti-slip block 29, the contact friction of the inner wall of the groove 24 can be increased, and after the wire 4 is clamped in the inner wall of the groove 24, it is not easy to slip, thus improving the limiting effect. Several protrusions 210 are fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the limiting cover 23, and the protrusions 210 are arranged at equal intervals. By setting the protrusions 210, the surface roughness of the limiting cover 23 can be increased, making it easier to grip and pull it manually, thus facilitating operation. The inner wall of the winding rod 21 has symmetrically opened L-shaped holes 22. One end of the limiting cover 23 has symmetrically fixedly installed locking blocks 28, wherein the outer surface of the locking blocks 28 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the L-shaped holes 22. When the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1 is not used, the outer surface of the limiting cover 23 can be held and pulled to one end, causing the spring 25 to stretch and the locking blocks 28 to slide to one end in the inner wall of the L-shaped holes 22 to a certain position, exposing the winding rod 21. Then, the limiting cover 23 is turned to a certain angle, causing the spring 25 and the rotating block 26 to rotate to a certain angle. At the same time, the locking blocks 28 will rotate and lock into the inner wall of one end of the L-shaped holes 22, fixing and limiting the opened limiting cover 23, which facilitates the later winding and storage of the wire 4.
[0034] Figure 3 and Figure 4 A protective device 3 is provided on one side of the limiting cover 23 shown. The protective device 3 includes an elastic rope 31, one end of which is fixedly installed on one side of the limiting cover 23; and a protective cover 32, one side of which is fixedly installed on one end of the elastic rope 31, and one end of the inner wall of the protective cover 32 is fixedly installed on an elastic rubber block 33. A through hole 34 is opened on one side of the elastic rubber block 33, and the inner wall of the protective cover 32 is fitted onto the outer surface of the ultrasonic probe 5. By setting the protective device 3, after the wire 4 is stored, the protective cover 32 can be aligned with the outer surface of the ultrasonic probe 5 and fitted onto it. The ultrasonic probe 5 will be squeezed through the through hole 34, causing the elastic rubber block 33 to deform and expand, and then placed inside the protective cover 32. The elastic rope 31 can be stretched according to the distance that the protective cover 32 needs to be used. This can protect the exterior of the ultrasonic probe 5, making it less likely to be damaged during storage and transportation, and improving its service life.
[0035] Figure 3 and Figure 4 A magnet 35 is fixedly installed on one side of the protective cover 32, and an iron block body 36 is fixedly installed on one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1. The magnet 35 and the iron block body 36 are magnetically attracted to each other. By setting the magnet 35 and the iron block body 36, when using the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1, the protective cover 32 can be removed from the ultrasonic probe 5, and then the magnet 35 on one side can be attracted to the iron block body 36, thus limiting the protective cover 32 to one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1 and preventing it from shaking.
[0036] Working principle: When using the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1 to measure the wall thickness of a pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tube, the coupling agent is first applied to the area of the tube to be measured. Then, the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1 is activated, and the ultrasonic probe 5, connected on one side by the wire 4, is placed on the coupling agent, allowing it to adhere to the wall of the tube. Simultaneously, the ultrasonic probe 5 emits an ultrasonic signal, which is reflected back after passing through the glass tube wall. The probe receives the reflected signal, and the thickness gauge calculates the wall thickness based on the signal propagation time and the speed of ultrasonic wave propagation in the glass. When not using the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1, the outer surface of the limiting cover 23 can be grasped and pulled to one end, stretching the spring 25 and causing the locking block 28 to slide to a certain position within the inner wall of the L-shaped hole 22, exposing the winding rod 21. Then, the limiting cover 23 can be rotated to a certain angle. The spring 25 and the rotating block 26 rotate to a certain angle, and the locking block 28 rotates and locks into the inner wall of one end of the L-shaped hole 22, fixing the opened limiting cover 23 in place. Then, the wire 4 can be manually wound around the winding rod 21. After winding, one end of the wire 4 is locked into the groove 24 at the corresponding position. After turning the limiting cover 23 to a certain angle, the locking block 28 is slid out from the inner wall of one end of the L-shaped hole 22, releasing the limiting cover 23. Then, the limiting cover 23 is released, and under the reset action of the spring 25, one side of it abuts against the side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge 1, covering and protecting the wound wire 4 to prevent damage. At the same time, during use, the wire 4 can be released to the appropriate length on the winding rod 21 as needed to avoid tangling or knotting with surrounding objects during use, thus improving the convenience and efficiency of the detection operation. After the wire 4 is properly stored, the protective cover 32 can be aligned with the outer surface of the ultrasonic probe 5 and put on it. The ultrasonic probe 5 will be squeezed through the through hole 34, causing the elastic rubber block 33 to deform and expand. Then it is placed inside the protective cover 32. The elastic rope 31 can be stretched according to the distance that the protective cover 32 needs to be used. This can protect the exterior of the ultrasonic probe 5, making it less likely to be damaged during storage and carrying, and improving its service life.
[0037] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A device for detecting the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes, including an ultrasonic thickness gauge (1), characterized in that: The ultrasonic thickness gauge (1) has a wire (4) on one side and an ultrasonic probe (5) at one end of the wire (4). The ultrasonic thickness gauge (1) also has a storage device (2) on one side. The storage device (2) can be used to wrap the wire (4) around the winding rod (21) and then cover and fix it with a limiting cover (23) to achieve convenient storage.
2. The device for detecting the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage device (2) includes a winding rod (21), wherein one side of the winding rod (21) is fixedly installed on one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge (1); A limiting cover (23) is provided, wherein one end of the limiting cover (23) is slidably installed in the inner wall of the winding rod (21), and a plurality of grooves (24) are provided on one side of the limiting cover (23), wherein the outer surface of the wire (4) is inserted in the inner wall of the groove (24); Rotating block (26), wherein one side of rotating block (26) is rotatably mounted on one side of the inner wall of winding rod (21); Spring (25), wherein the two ends of spring (25) are respectively fixedly installed on one side of rotating block (26) and one side of inner wall of limiting cover (23).
3. The device for detecting the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of the rotating block (26) is fixedly mounted with a bearing (27), and the outer ring of the bearing (27) is fixedly mounted on one side of the inner wall of the winding rod (21).
4. The device for detecting the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the groove (24) is fixedly installed with an anti-slip block (29), which is made of rubber.
5. The device for detecting the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of the limiting cover (23) is fixedly equipped with a number of protrusions (210), wherein the protrusions (210) are arranged at equal distances.
6. The device for detecting the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the winding rod (21) is symmetrically provided with L-shaped holes (22), and a locking block (28) is symmetrically fixedly installed on the outer surface of one end of the limiting cover (23), wherein the outer surface of the locking block (28) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the L-shaped hole (22).
7. The device for detecting the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes according to claim 2, characterized in that: A protective device (3) is provided on one side of the limiting cover (23). The protective device (3) includes an elastic rope (31), wherein one end of the elastic rope (31) is fixedly installed on one side of the limiting cover (23). A protective cover (32) is fixedly installed on one end of an elastic rope (31) on one side. The inner wall of one end of the protective cover (32) is fixedly installed on an elastic rubber block (33). A through hole (34) is provided on one side of the elastic rubber block (33). The inner wall of the protective cover (32) is fitted on the outer surface of the ultrasonic probe (5).
8. The device for detecting the wall thickness of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass tubes according to claim 7, characterized in that: A magnet block (35) is fixedly installed on one side of the protective cover (32), and an iron block body (36) is fixedly installed on one side of the ultrasonic thickness gauge (1). One side of the magnet block (35) and one side of the iron block body (36) are magnetically attracted to each other.